Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has publicly criticized individuals participating in the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests, labelling them as “anti-national forces.” The demonstrations, which have been occurring across the country, are centered on demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protesters allege irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a matter that gained significant public attention following an investigation by The Indian Express.
Speaking to the Press Trust of India, the actor claimed that the ongoing agitation is part of a larger “conspiracy” intended to “destabilise” the country. Ranaut asserted that the public has begun to identify those who are supposedly endangering national security, stating, “Look at how people are now exposing these anti-national forces. Leave the police aside, now ordinary people too will catch them and demand answers from them.” Her comments follow a substantial police operation in the national capital, where Delhi Police detained over 4,000 protesters, including various Opposition leaders.
While expressing strong opposition to the movement, Ranaut also noted that authorities should ensure that citizens do not face undue inconvenience, specifically mentioning the cancellation of trains and the closure of metro stations in Delhi. This recent commentary follows her previous public spats regarding CJP activities, including protests held at Jantar Mantar in July related to the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak. At that time, she had directed sharp criticism toward the demographic participating in the protests, characterizing them in derogatory terms.
The actor has also engaged in a verbal exchange with CJP leader Sourav Das. While Das argued that the younger generation has contributed significantly to the reawakening of democracy, Ranaut dismissed his claims, suggesting that his position rendered him ineffective to provide guidance to a National Award-winning actor. As of now, the situation remains a point of contention between the political figures and the protest organizers.
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